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Review of legal services launches call for evidence

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Review of legal services launches call for evidence

The Independent Review of the Regulation of Legal Services in Scotland has launched a call for evidence.

The review has been established by the Scottish government with the aim to fulfil its manifesto commitment to “take forward a consultation to review the regulation of the legal profession in Scotland and to support a modern and effective legal sector, including new forms of business model.”

The independent chair, Esther Roberton, current chair of NHS 24, will lead the review and it is intended that it reports to ministers within 15 months. The results are expected to inform future reforms of the regulatory system for legal services.

The review aims to:

  • consider what regulatory framework would best promote competition, innovation and the public and consumer interest in an efficient, effective and independent legal sector;

  • recommend a framework which will protect the public and consumer interest, promote the principles of accountability, consistency, flexibility, transparency, cost-effectiveness and proportionality;

  • ensure that the regulatory framework retains the confidence of the profession and the general public;

  • undertake specific research into the extent of the unregulated legal services market in Scotland and investigate any impacts on consumers, as well as developing a better understanding of the structure of the legal services market.

    • Download the call for evidence here. Submissions are due by 30 March 2018.

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